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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.93, 9,866.97 and 4,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.93, 9,866.97 and 4,006.32 is: 5,528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.93 : 9,866.97 = 4,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.93/9,866.97 = 4,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.93x = 9,866.97 × 4,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.93x = 39,530,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530,239.25/7,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.76

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